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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0327
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Feb 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians work on a Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) slated for use on the STS-114 mission...

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NASA image: Olympus Mons
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Jun 4, 1998

Olympus Mons

Shown here is a digital mosaic of Olympus Mons, the largest known volcano in the Solar System. It is 27 kilometers...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Overview
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Overview

During a prelaunch briefing at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Col. Michael Hough, Commander 30th Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0302
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Feb 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, members of the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0797
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Apr 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center observe the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0094
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Mission STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins and Sen. Bill Nelson watch as the newly...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3737
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour's main engines ignite for liftoff at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0715
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Apr 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module...

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NASA image: DART Support for Hurricane Dorian
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Sep 5, 2019

DART Support for Hurricane Dorian

An aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida was conducted after Hurricane Dorian skirted the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0498
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Mar 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., Boeing technicians observe the GOES-N satellite as it...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-90 mission
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Apr 19, 1998

Earth observations taken during STS-90 mission

STS090-755-062 (17 April - 3 May 1998) --- The Mississippi River stands out among the geographic features in this...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0940
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Apr 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the external tank for space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0878
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Mar 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle...

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NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Launch
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May 25, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand at 7:41 p.m. NZST (3:41 a.m. EDT)...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2251
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Aug 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The trail of smoke from Space Shuttle Endeavour curves as the shuttle hurtles into...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0503
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., the overhead crane moves the GOES-N satellite away...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center
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May 3, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold speaks about his time onboard the International Space Station (ISS) during Expeditions...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1648
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Jun 26, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A closeup of the Phoenix Mars Lander on display in the Payload Hazardous Servicing...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center
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May 3, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold is introduced to speak about his time onboard the International Space Station (ISS)...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0502b
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., Boeing technicians hold guide wires attached to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2508
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Apr 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 crew members conduct equipment and procedure familiarization on parts of the payload...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Liftoff
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May 30, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: InSight Battery Installation
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Apr 20, 2018

InSight Battery Installation

In the gantry at Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician prepares batteries...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3728
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour rises on twin columns of flame through clouds of smoke and steam...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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